South Carolina woman running late drives through cemetery for a shortcut, damages graves

A South Carolina woman was running late for an appointment and decided to take a shortcut through a cemetery, where she damaged several graves.

Oconee County sheriff's deputies in South Carolina attempted to stop a woman who allegedly told police she was "late for an appointment," but continued to drive down Interstate 85 and across state lines into Lavonia, Georgia.

"In case you saw or heard the law enforcement commotion, well it wasn't us," Lavonia police wrote on Facebook.

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A South Carolina woman was running late for an appointment and decided to take a shortcut through a cemetery, according to police. (Lavonia Police Department)

The woman then drove into Lavonia Cemetery, where she damaged several graves, the police department wrote.

After striking the graves, the woman jumped out of her vehicle and began running on foot but was quickly captured and taken into custody.

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The woman drove into Lavonia Cemetery, where she damaged several graves. (Lavonia Police Department)

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Police said the woman will spend some time with Franklin County Sheriff Steve Thomas before being transported back to Oconee County, South Carolina.